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Weather in Canterbury for March 2026

Your guide to Canterbury weather in March - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Canterbury at the beginning of March is 20.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably cool down, reaching an average of 18.3 °C by the end of March.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Canterbury experiences moderate rainfall in March, with an average of 6 rainy days and a total precipitation of 333 mm.

Average dry days
25
Dry days
Average rainy days
6
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
23°/8°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
22 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
73 %
Avg humidity

Canterbury Weather March

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February
April
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Moderate rain at times
22°
2
Patchy rain possible
25°
3
Partly cloudy
23°
4
Light rain shower
18°
5
Patchy rain possible
18°
6
Sunny
20°
7
Cloudy
19°
8
Cloudy
19°
9
Cloudy
21°
10
Heavy rain at times
20°
11
Overcast
22°
12
Sunny
20°
13
Patchy rain possible
17°
14
Partly cloudy
20°
15
Patchy rain possible
20°
16
Partly cloudy
20°
17
Partly cloudy
20°
18
Partly cloudy
17°
19
Patchy rain possible
17°
20
Sunny
18°
21
Sunny
18°
22
Overcast
19°
23
Sunny
19°
24
Patchy rain possible
18°
25
Partly cloudy
19°
26
Sunny
19°
27
Overcast
21°
28
Patchy rain possible
17°
29
Partly cloudy
17°
30
Overcast
17°
31
Patchy rain possible
18°

What’s the Weather Like in Canterbury This March?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Canterbury’s cities this March.
Patchy rain possibleChristchurch23 °C / 8 °CPatchy rain possibleMount Cook Village7 °C / 0 °CCloudyLake Tekapo8 °C / 1 °CPatchy rain possibleTimaru7 °C / 0 °CMore Locations

Temperatures trend during March in Canterbury

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

March weather in Canterbury day by day

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February April
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 Mar. Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 22° /11° 0.4 mm 6
2 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 25° /13° 0.1 mm 6
3 Mar. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 23° /12° 1.9 mm 7
4 Mar. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 18° /10° 3.5 mm 5
5 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /8° 8.8 mm 5
6 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 20° /8° 0.8 mm 6
7 Mar. Cloudy
Cloudy
 19° /9° 1 mm 5
8 Mar. Cloudy
Cloudy
 19° /10° 1.4 mm 5
9 Mar. Cloudy
Cloudy
 21° /10° 0 mm 5
10 Mar. Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 20° /10° 1.6 mm 5
11 Mar. Overcast
Overcast
 22° /11° 0.3 mm 6
12 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 20° /11° 5 mm 6
13 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /10° 7.2 mm 5
14 Mar. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 20° /9° 0 mm 6
15 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /9° 2.3 mm 5
16 Mar. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 20° /9° 0.9 mm 6
17 Mar. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 20° /10° 0.5 mm 6
18 Mar. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 17° /8° 12.8 mm 5
19 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /8° 0.9 mm 5
20 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 18° /9° 0.2 mm 5
21 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 18° /10° 5.2 mm 5
22 Mar. Overcast
Overcast
 19° /10° 1.8 mm 5
23 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 19° /10° 0.1 mm 6
24 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /11° 0.6 mm 5
25 Mar. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 19° /11° 1 mm 6
26 Mar. Sunny
Sunny
 19° /10° 0.2 mm 6
27 Mar. Overcast
Overcast
 21° /10° 0.5 mm 6
28 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /9° 3.4 mm 5
29 Mar. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 17° /9° 4 mm 5
30 Mar. Overcast
Overcast
 17° /9° 0.2 mm 5
31 Mar. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /9° 0.1 mm 5
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Canterbury in March is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Canterbury forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Canterbury in March - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Canterbury during March?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 23° and cooler nights around 8°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.
How much rainfall should be expected in Canterbury during March?
Significant rainfall exceeding 333 mm is expected in Canterbury during March, occurring over more than 6 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
What are the typical wind conditions in Canterbury during March?
The average wind speed in Canterbury during March is 22 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

March rainfall patterns in Canterbury

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Canterburys March weather 💧

UV exposure in Canterbury during March

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Provinces in Canterbury
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Christchurch CityMackenzie DistrictTimaru District
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